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DU55 ZPF

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,033 mi
Last recorded147,033 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 ZPF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 147,033 miles

Rack ends slight play

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 147,032 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded In clip (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rack ends slight play

Fail 10 Feb 2015 142,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 142,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 132,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside and nearside, front and rear brake discs excessivly pitted/scored on inside faces.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 132,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside and nearside, front and rear brake discs excessivly pitted/scored on inside faces.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 123,766 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 113,377 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 113,377 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 100,415 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 100,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 90,000 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 79,003 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 79,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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DU55 ZPF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2005 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 66,457 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU55 ZPF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DU55 ZPF registered?

DU55 ZPF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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